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The Boeing 777 is an enormous aircraft, and nearly all of its variants have a higher maximum takeoff weight (545,000 lbs – 766,000 lbs) than an Airbus A340-200 or A340-300 (606,000 lbs – 610,000 lbs). However, the 777 has just two engines, while the A340 is powered by four. To get this behemoth off the ground with just two engines, these turbofans have to be enormous. Many first-generation 777 variants and all second-generation variants (777-300 ER, 777-200LR, and 777F) are powered by the General Electric GE90. This family of high-bypass turbofans comprises the largest and most powerful engines in commercial…

One year ago, Jeju Air Flight 2216 landed at Muan International Airport (MWX), but its gear did not deploy, and the Boeing 737 tragically burst into a fireball, from which only two survivors would walk away. As the families of the 179 souls lost to the terrible mishap continue to grieve, the full investigation report has yet to be released. Many of the family members of the victims have expressed extreme frustration at the lack of progress by investigators. We know that the air crew declared an emergency for a bird strike as they approached the runway on that fateful…

Delta Air Lines is revamping its loyalty program, Delta One, in 2026 with new perks and expanded ground services, as well as updating its cabin products on its colossal refreshed fleet of aircraft. Much of the new Delta One experiences focused on the summer of 2026, but that doesn’t mean that eager travelers can’t find great ways to enjoy winter travel as well. New, exclusive Delta One lounges will be established in key hubs like New York-JFK, Los Angeles, Boston, and Seattle. The new lounges will be a new level of luxury, featuring fine dining and private relaxation areas. The…

Did you know that many hotels ban guests with local addresses from staying with them, and will even cancel confirmed reservations? This policy is more common than many people realize, and is currently getting some attention on social media, after a guest had his reservation canceled. Hampton Inn hotel bans locals living within 50 milesA Bluesky user shared a frustrating experience online, while redeeming Hilton Honors points for a stay at the Hampton Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. As he explained, the hotel canceled his family’s reservation because the address on his Hilton Honors account (incorrectly) showed an old address…

The American Airlines AAdvantage, United Airlines MileagePlus, and Delta Air Lines SkyMiles programs all promise free flights to loyal customers, but they are engineered for entirely different kinds of customers. American’s AAdvantage program centers status on loyalty points, so customers can quickly progress through spending with several partners. United’s MileagePlus program leans into the breadth of the global Star Alliance, making its miles a practical upgrade currency for many types of top-tier flyers. Delta’s SkyMiles are the most straightforward currency for earning everyday rewards, but they are the least predictable when it comes to redemptions. Our objective here is to…

At least nine MQ-9s are deployed to Puerto Rico’s Rafael Hernández Airport, each carrying between six and ten AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reapers deployed to Puerto Rico’s Rafael Hernández Airport in support of counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean are now routinely flying with up to ten AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles each. Photos emerging online show varying loadouts, which include between six and ten AGM-114s, as well as external fuel tanks and pods for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Many of the photos available online show the Reapers armed with six Hellfires, as well as a pod. Notably,…

About a year ago, I shared how I earned Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador status, which is the program’s top tier elite status. I actually had the status pre-pandemic for several years (dating back to the Starwood Preferred Guest days), though given how Marriott Bonvoy has evolved, I was curious to see what the experience is like nowadays. For context, Bonvoy Ambassador status requires earning 100 qualifying nights and having $23,000 in spending in a calendar year. It’s the only status tier that has a spending requirement. Meanwhile Bonvoy Titanium status requires 75 qualifying nights, and Bonvoy Platinum status requires 50 qualifying…

The United States Air Force (USAF) operates a vast network of air bases across the country, many of which rival major commercial airports in size, complexity, and daily traffic. Installations like Eglin Air Force Base, Nellis AFB, and Andrews Air Force Base feature multiple runways, extensive ramp space, and dozens, sometimes hundreds, of aircraft. These locations dominate discussions about US airpower because of their visibility and scale, hosting units such as the 96th Test Wing at Eglin or the 57th Wing at Nellis that manage highly complex flight operations. However, not all Air Force bases are expansive hubs filled with…

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has unveiled an image gallery showcasing some of their best photographs from the past year. Let’s take a look at some of our favorites. 2025 saw a number of high profile deployments of UK military forces both close to home and across the globe, including the eight month long voyage of HMS Prince of Wales and its carrier strike group to the Indo-Pacific and back, reinforcement of NATO’s Eastern borders amid airspace incursions by Russian drones, and massive multinational exercises involving thousands of personnel. At the same time, British forces have continued long-standing operations in…

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